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Tuesday, 21 January 2020

Tuesday 21st January 2020

Period 2 Year 12 Film - 
Complete feedback first...
Block A class High Noon class notes

I shall provide you with a copy of my teacher notes too.
Teacher notes High Noon

Image result for no country for old men

Objective: To gather evidence of all micro and macro elements of the film. 

Task 1) Watch the film and make notes in your booklets regarding the film - analysing it.

Task 2) What have you noticed about the narrative and characters so far?
How do the codes and conventions differ from classical Hollywood western?

The film will take 2 lessons to watch.

Homework: Revise for Vertigo and Apocalypse Now

Period 4 Year 12 Film
Objective: To revise the films Vertigo and Apocalypse Now in preparation for mock exams. 

Lesson 1) Spider diagram including Film Form, Representation, Auteur with class feedback.
Lesson 2) Historical Context revision and breaking down the exam questions.
Lesson 3) Structure – class example of a perfect paragraph.

Film Form:


Genre : Vertigo - FILM NOIR & Apocalypse Now - WAR FILM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et0pa8FVsV8&safe=active

This is a film by the filmaker Sergei Eisenstein who influenced Francis Ford Coppola -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG_yM7We0C8&safe=active

Style of both auteurs

Spider diagram - revision of the films


Auteur and Representation referring to the following:

Micro and macro elements
Cinematography
Sound
Editing
Mise-en-scene
Performance
Genre
Narrative



Links for revision on Vertigo and Apocalypse Now reminder - see below!

REVISION

 VERTIGO

 The ending of Vertigo explained
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Friday, 17 January 2020

REVISION FOR VERTIGO AND APOCALYPSE NOW

REVISION FOR YOUR MOCK EXAMS TAKING PLACE THE WEEK AFTER NEXT. NEXT WEEK WE SHALL SPEND 3 LESSONS PREPARING FOR THE SYNOPTICS, IN THE MEANTIME YOU NEED TO WATCH THE FOLLOWING CLIPS OVER THE NEXT WEEK, IN ORDER TO HELP REFRESH YOUR MEMORIES! :) 

VERTIGO

 The ending of Vertigo explained
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Friday 17th January 2020

Period 3 -  Year 12 Film Studies 3N5 Block A

Objective: To present analysis of the codes and conventions and ideologies of the micro and macro elements within High Noon.

Image result for high noon image




What does High Noon tell us about the codes and conventions of the traditional Western?
What does High Noon suggest about the ideological messages and values of the traditional Western?



Task 1 ) Present in pairs, making notes at the same time.

 Homework (deadline tomorrow, Friday):
Watch the following clip (22mins long) for some historical context of Hollywood film. Make notes on the key points made. Deadline tomorrow. Key points feedback on entry to lesson please. 'The Making of High Noon' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb0ugVibNhM
Class Feedback Block A High Noon


 Be prepared to feedback in class. 


Period 6 - Year 12 Film 3N5 Block E


Year 12 Film 3N5 E Block
Complete feedback first...
Block A class High Noon class notes

I shall provide you with a copy of my teacher notes too.
Teacher notes High Noon

Image result for no country for old men

Objective: To gather evidence of all micro and macro elements of the film. 

Task 1) Watch the film and make notes in your booklets regarding the film - analysing it.

Task 2) What have you noticed about the narrative and characters so far?
How do the codes and conventions differ from classical Hollywood western?

The film will take 2 lessons to watch.

Homework (deadline tomorrow, Friday):
Watch the following clip (22 mins long) for some historical context of Hollywood film. Make notes on the key points made. Deadline tomorrow. Key points feedback on entry to lesson please. 'The Making of High Noon' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb0ugVibNhM
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Thursday, 16 January 2020

Thursday 16th January 2020

Period 1 - Year 12 Film Block A 3N5
Objective : To continue to analyse the film high noon with reference to your micro/macro element of film.
Image result for high noon image

 Task 1)Watch the film making notes on the analysis of the film referring to your particular micro/macro aspect of film.

 Task 2) Prepare feedback responses to the 2 questions.

 Homework: Prepare your presentations - deadline tomorrow Period 5
Period 2 -  Year 12 Film Studies 3N5 Block E

 Objective: To present analysis of the codes and conventions and ideologies of the micro and macro elements within High Noon.

Image result for high noon image




What does High Noon tell us about the codes and conventions of the traditional Western?
What does High Noon suggest about the ideological messages and values of the traditional Western?
Task 1 ) Present in pairs, making notes at the same time.




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Wednesday, 15 January 2020

Wednesday 15th January 2020

Period 3 - Year 12 Block A Film 3S1 
Homework feedback: Circulate the room and add to your notes 5 minutes... Complete a list of the codes and conventions of western genres. Use the micro and macro elements:
Cinematography
Setting
Props
Costumes
lighting
Sound
Editing
Narrative
Representation
"High Noon (1952)
Director:  Fred Zinnemann

Writers:

Carl Foreman (screenplay by), John W. Cunningham (based on the magazine story "The Tin Star" by) 

Stars:

Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, Thomas Mitchell..."  |(IMDB)

Image result for pic of high noon
Objective : To identify the micro and macro elements and codes and conventions of the western genre.
To explain the ideological messages and values of the traditional western with reference to High Noon.

Task 1) Make notes as class feedback on history of the Classic Hollywood Western.
1st western
Where were they filmed and why? When were they most popular?


Task 2) Feedback opinion of the great train robbery - what is the difference between that and High Noon?


Task 3) Read the booklet together  - slide 3 PP.


Task 4 ) Watch the rest of high noon and make notes on the codes and conventions of westerns and the micro/macro elements of film and what they say about the ideological messages and values of the traditional western.

Task 5 )- Complete page 6 of booklet and feedback answers...



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Tuesday, 14 January 2020

Tuesday 14th January 2020


Period 2 - Year 12 Block A Film 3S1
Image result for high noon

 Objective: To gather evidence of the codes and conventions of Westerns, whilst watching High Noon.

 Task 1) Feedback the history of Westerns - making notes.

Task 2) Thoughts and feedback on The Great Train Robbery.

Task 3) Watch and make notes on the codes and conventions of the western genre. Did you notice anything particularly different within the narrative or the characters compared to what you would expect from a Western?

Task 4 ) Feedback

Homework: Complete a list of the codes and conventions of western genres. Use the micro and macro elements:
Cinematography
Setting
Props
Costumes
lighting
Sound
Editing
Narrative
Representation


Period 4 - Year 12 Block E Film 3S1 
Objective: To continue to analyse the film referring to micro/macro elements.

Task 1) Firstly, feedback list of the codes and conventions of western genres. Use the micro and macro elements:
Cinematography
Setting
Props
Costumes
lighting
Sound
Editing
Narrative
Representation

Task 2) Watch the final part of the film : Working in pairs, you need to make sure that you analyse the film in relation to your micro/macro element and where it is seen as a code and convention, and how it creates an ideology for audiences.
Image result for high noon

Homework (deadline Thursday):
Watch the following clip (22mins long) for some historical context of Hollywood film. Make notes on the key points made. Deadline tomorrow. Key points feedback on entry to lesson please. 'The Making of High Noon' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb0ugVibNhM

  • Be prepared to present your analysis to the rest of the class.

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Sunday, 12 January 2020

Monday 13th January 2020

Period 3 - 11.30 - 12.40  Year 12 Film Studies - E Block 3S1 

"High Noon (1952)
Director:  Fred Zinnemann

Writers:

Carl Foreman (screenplay by), John W. Cunningham (based on the magazine story "The Tin Star" by) 

Stars:

Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, Thomas Mitchell..."  |(IMDB)

Image result for pic of high noon
Objective : To identify the micro and macro elements and codes and conventions of the western genre.
To explain the ideological messages and values of the traditional western with reference to High Noon.

 Task 1) Make notes as class feedback on history of the Classic Hollywood Western.
1st western
Where were they filmed and why? When were they most popular?


Task 2) Feedback opinion of the great train robbery - what is the difference between that and High Noon?


Task 3) Read the booklet together  - slide 3 PP.


Task 4 ) Watch the rest of high noon and make notes on the codes and conventions of westerns and the micro/macro elements of film and what they say about the ideological messages and values of the traditional western.

Task 5 )- Complete page 6 of booklet and feedback answers...




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I will work in the media...sweedie!

I will work in the media...sweedie!
Media Studies GCSE and A'Level, has really took off over the past 15-20 years...with good reason.
We are bombarded by the media everywhere we turn and the mythical 'glamour' of working in the media has increased. And as a result so have the students!
Which is why it is so important for those who are serious about a career in it, to fend off competition by being one step ahead of the game.
If you do want to work in TV, Radio, Games, then I suggest you develop your CV by gaining as much industry experience as possible. Speaking as an ex-tv producer, I can tell you the media is all about networking. Researching companies, meeting people, developing working relationships and maintaining contact (without mythering!).
Your work ethic needs to be willing and able with an awful lot of enthusiastic attached! Those are the qualities all media employers seek.
You may instantly think about the major TV/Radio companies like GTV and BBC when you imagine the word 'Media'. And yes, you'd be silly not to, they're both based in the North West, so they are accessible in that sense, and they do have fantastic learning opportunities on their work placement schemes. However, you may find you gain a different kind of experience if you choose to seek work experience from a smaller independent production company. Your role may be more varied, thereby getting the opportunity to broaden your skillsbase. So think about what kind of experience you are looking for, do you want to learn more about the workings of the industry or would you prefer it to be 'hands on'.

Interview Techniques

The media is all about ideas! I'm sure you have seen various TV companies asking for programme ideas. Well this is because a producer is one idea away from making their mark.
Therefore even before you get to interview stage you should always produce an idea, the risk of someone using it, without employing you is always there, but if you impress them enough they will call you for an interview and hey presto you can really pitch it to them then.
Pitching is important you have to know everything there is to know about the programme...and I mean every detail. You may be asked, and you don't want to go in with an idea you wote 6 months ago and barely remember.
So the key to any interview is PLANNING and PREPARATION.
Make sure you research the company, the type of programmes they make, the type of programmes they are looking to make.
Look at who commission their programmes, what is their area. A company would not pitch a programme idea of a chat show to a commissioner who specialises in documentary.
Double check that the programme isn't already on air, there is no way to find out if a similar show is in development, but I'm sure you'll be told during the interview. If this happens have a back up. It may sound like a lot of work but it will certainly pay off in the end...
So you've got an interview, you've researched the company and programme ideas. The rest is really up to you, the more you prepare the more confident you will feel, and the less painful it will be, because lets face it sometimes they can be when you're starting out.
Another tips is answer every question as best you can, if you can not think of an answer (we've all been there) ask if you can go back to it, don't dismiss what they are asking.
Take notes in with you, try not to read them word for word. Write down key words as prompts this generally helps and you don't always need them.
Try and gain some experience if you haven't got any at interview stage ensure you are "actively in the process of finding some work based learning".
Finally always thank them for their time, and leave pre-production documents like programme ideas, shooting schedules, and budgets.
One last point, which is imperative never go into an interview and give 'negative' feedback about programmes, as you may be asked to. Watch out because the programmes in question are probably produced by the interview pannel. They are not asking in order to catch you out, they do want genuine feedback but there is a way of doing it, perhaps use sentences like "I would perhaps try to enhance it by incorporating...", or even "I wouldn't change it for the world, we love it in our house!" Some people just can't take criticism very well, so it is best to air on the side of caution more often than not. Plus some media egos are the largest in the world, and the hardest to massage! :)
Good luck!